Left Corona Ciliaris (Ciliary Processes) (Corona ciliaris sinister)
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Anatomy
The left corona ciliaris is the pleated anterior portion of the ciliary body consisting of approximately 70–80 radially oriented ciliary processes projecting into the posterior chamber of the left eye. Lined by double-layered ciliary epithelium, it actively produces aqueous humor and provides origin for the zonular fibers (zonule of Zinn) suspending the crystalline lens.
Clinical notes
Cyclophotocoagulation targets the ciliary processes of the corona ciliaris to destroy secretory epithelium and decrease aqueous production in refractory glaucoma.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left Corona Ciliaris (Ciliary Processes)?
The left corona ciliaris is the pleated anterior portion of the ciliary body consisting of approximately 70–80 radially oriented ciliary processes projecting into the posterior chamber of the left eye. Lined by double-layered ciliary epithelium, it actively produces aqueous humor and provides origin for the zonular fibers (zonule of Zinn) suspending the crystalline lens.
Why is the Left Corona Ciliaris (Ciliary Processes) clinically important?
Cyclophotocoagulation targets the ciliary processes of the corona ciliaris to destroy secretory epithelium and decrease aqueous production in refractory glaucoma.
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